If you’re a fan of Friday Night Lights, The Tender Bar, or The Paper, you’ll feel right at home in Dogs Chase Cars. But it’s not just for readers of media-themed fiction, this book resonates with anyone who’s ever asked, “Was it worth it?”
That question haunts J.P. Pasquale, a seasoned sports columnist facing his possible last day on the job. The novel unfolds in real time, as he drives through the Kansas suburbs he once covered and loved, reliving moments that defined his career and, in many ways, his life.
This isn’t just a book about nostalgia. It’s about identity, pride, ego, and the fear of being forgotten. It’s about the fading glory of an industry and the aging men and women it leaves behind.
Sangimino’s debut novel hits with emotional heft. It’s funny in the way truth often is—biting, unexpected, and quietly heartbreaking. At just over 300 pages, it’s a brisk but deeply memorable read.
So why read Dogs Chase Cars? Because sometimes it’s not about the destination. It’s about the long, messy, glorious chase.
